Family Medicine in Bedford, MA - Primary Care | Physicians
Primary Care • New Bedford, MA
Clinic Type
Primary Care
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Phone
781-860-1700
mghpfr@mgb.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals: 5.0/5.0 stars (Not explicitly listed (profile mentions decades of experience))
- Healthgrades: 3.6/5.0 stars (11 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 3.0/5.0 stars (6 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.0/5.0 stars (4 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate, attentive, and caring physicians
- Physicians who take time to listen and not rush patients
- Strong, long-term patient-physician relationships
- Comprehensive and thorough medical care
Common complaints
- Unprofessional or rude office staff behavior
- Frustration with administrative or prescription management policies
- Perceived lack of support during urgent care needs
"Dr. Zide is the rare physician who takes time to really ask questions... I totally trust him to guide with sound, evidence based advice."
— Patient review for Dr. Russell Zide, Bedford, MA"It pains me to say that the excellent care I have received has been overshadowed by the contemptuous, rude and often confrontational behavior of the office employees."
— Patient review for Dr. Jonathan Schwartz, New Bedford, MA"I always have a pleasant experience when I see Dr. Lynch. She is very caring and always takes the time to listen and answer my questions."
— Patient review for Dr. Katherine Lynch, Bedford, MASynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Pamela Coury, MD - Family Medicine Specialist - Fall River, MA — Feb 25, 2026
- Primary Care Physicians MA & RI | Southcoast Health — Jul 8, 2025
- Primary Care & Sleep Medicine Dartmouth MA | Prime Medical Associates — Feb 23, 2018
- Southcoast Health expands care teams with new providers to New Bedford, Fall River, Wareham – New Bedford Guide — Jan 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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